English Dictionary

abuse of discretion

noun

(law) The rendering of a decision by a court that is so unreasonable in light of the facts of the case or is such an unreasonable deviation from legal precedent that it must be reversed.

The judge's decision to dismiss the case was an abuse of discretion.

意味（1）

(law) The rendering of a decision by a court that is so unreasonable in light of the facts of the case or is such an unreasonable deviation from legal precedent that it must be reversed.

意味（2）

(law) Any action by a government official by which that official renders decisions for a clearly improper purpose.